Ship Kits (94)

This is an assembly kit of the Hatsuyuki, the third ship of the Fubuki-class of "Special Type" destroyers. Although a revolutionary design, it was also plagued by a weak hull, a fact demonstrated when the Hatsuyuki's bow was shorn off by the force of waves during a typhoon in 1935. This incident led the Japanese Navy to give its destroyers strengthening modifications. The Hatsuyuki went on to see action at the Battle of Malaya and the Battle of Sunda Strait, and this model depicts the ship with its additional AA armament. Length: 157mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

The second of four Mogami Class Cruisers to be equipped with five 15.5cm triple guns was the Mikuma. Completed in August 1935, its main guns were later replaced with 20.3cm dual guns turning this ship into a heavy cruiser. Though of the same class, the Mikuma's bridge and other structures are slightly different from those of its elder sister, the Mogami. The Mikuma was part of the 7th Heavy Cruiser Squadron of the 2nd fleet and took part in the Malay landing operation and the Battle of Sunda Strait at the beginning of the Pacific War. But, during the battle of Midway, when all ships of the 7th Squadron made simultaneous evasive maneuvers to escape an enemy submarine, the tail of the Mogami moved forward and slammed into the Mikuma. Afterwards, the Mikuma sustained heavy attacks from over a hundred US bombers and sank to the ocean floor on the seas Northwest of Midway. Features Japanese Heavy Cruiser Mikuma plastic assembly kit. 1/700 scale, Overall length: 286.5mm, Overall width: 36.5mm. The graceful form of the Mogami class cruiser has been accurately replicated. The hull has been divided in two halves in order to reproduce the finest details. Mikuma's characteristic structures such as rear mast and main structure that distinguished it from the Mogami have been reproduced. The main turrets can rotate after completion via polycap. Equipment such as armament including 12.7cm gun turrets or triple tube torpedo launchers, main mast, aircraft crane and catapults are sharply reproduced The graceful form of the Mogami class cruiser has been accurately replicated. The hull has been divided in two halves in order to reproduce the finest details. Mikuma's characteristic structures such as rear mast that distinguished it from the Mogami have been reproduced. The main turrets can rotate after completion via polycap. The realistically molded rear flight deck. Catapults and 12.7cm anti-aircraft guns have also been accurately reproduced. Built as light cruisers, the Mikuma and Mogami were transformed into heavy cruisers after the end of the London Treaty on Armament Limitation. You can now enjoy displaying the Mikuma along with the Mogami, as they appear after their transformation. Many new parts have been molded to reproduce Mikuma's characteristic structures, such as different rear mast and bridge that distinguished it from the Mogami. These parts of the kit have been precisely molded to obtain a striking feel of realism.

This is an assembly kit of the King George V, a 35,000 ton battleship completed in October 1940. She took part in the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck with the HMS Rodney in May 1941, and was active in the Pacific during the latter half of the war, including bombarding Japan's home islands. The model depicts the ship as she appeared during these operations against Japan, with additional radar and anti-aircraft armament. The funnel, bridge, and deck areas all feature realistic details. Length: 322mm.

Always on the Front Line The Kagero was completed in November 1939, the lead ship of the Kagero class of destroyers that was the first constructed by the Japanese after their exit from the London Naval Treaty in 1937. The Kagero class packed a heavy punch with three twin 12.7cm gun placements and two 61cm quadruple torpedo tubes, and combined that with a top speed of 35 knots, plus a range of 5,000nmi at 18 knots. The Kagero took part in some of the most renowned actions on the seas in WWII, including the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the Battle of Midway in 1942, and major assasults on Rabaul and Colombo. Although largely starved of opportunities to show what it could do, in the November 1942 Battle of Tassafaronga the Kagero used its Type 93 "long lance" torpedoes to great effect, together with eight other vessels scoring hits on the US ships Minneapolis, New Orleans, Pensacola and Northampton, crippling and eventually sinking the latter. Many of her sorties were otherwise made ferrying reinforcements and supplies to Japanese bases. She met her end in May 1943, sunk by mines in the Blackett Strait off of Kolombangara. Features This is a 1/350 scale plastic model assembly kit recreating the Kagero, lead ship of the class named for her which fought on the front line for the Japanese Navy from the early stages of the Pacific War. Length: 338mm, width: 31mm. Features left/right hull pieces with fine depiction of hull panel joints and degaussing cable. Photo-etched parts recreate funnel mesh, loop antenna, paravane crane, propeller guards, ladders and more. Metal anchor chains and propeller shafts provide a highly realistic air. Clear parts are used to depict bridge windows and searchlight lenses. Superstructures feature crisp molding for a detailed finish. ABS resin parts are used for masts and flag poles, with a jig provided to ensure proper assembly of tripod mast parts. Poly caps in parts such as main gun positions, torpedo tubes and rudder allow natural movement.

The British Navy's Beautiful Silhouette From the time of its building, the British Battle Cruiser Repulse was the one of the most aesthetically pleasing warships made. During WWI, the light armored battle cruiser had high speed and an offensive ability and took a leading role in sea offensives. In August, 1916 the construction of the Repulse had been completed. After the Great War, the Repulse's side armor and armaments were both strengthened and modernized. When WWII broke out, the Repulse actively participated in the chasing of the German battleship Bismarck. Later it was deployed to the Far East where tensions ran high with Japan. December 10, 1941 two days after the beginning of the Pacific War, together the Repulse and the new battleship the Prince of Wales, ngaged the Malaysian invading Japanese forces. The battleship Repulse was later sunk by thunderous intensive Japanese aerial bombing attacks. Features This is a plastic model assembly kit of the British Battle Cruiser Repulse.1/700, Length 344mm, Width 39mm. The smart slender hull and nicely balanced upper structures captures the style and feeling of this model. The reinforced anti-aircraft armament realistically replicates the wartime setting. The hull separates into left and right pieces. The highlight of this model is the exact expression of the bridge deck and its masts. The main gun turrets use polyester caps and are moveable.10.2cm multiple barreled guns, pom-pom guns and anti-aircraft parts also have a sharp finish. Set includes the carrier based airplane the Supermarine Walrus. The highlight of this ship's high quality finish can be seen concentrated on the bulwark and the antiaircraft guns on the deck and bridge. Behind the second smokestack, there is an aircraft hanger and rigid catapults. The Walrus also has a top quality finish which add's to the model's presence. This model has captured the British Light Cruiser Repulses elegant features.

America's Last King of the Sea Commissioned in February 1943, the USS Iowa served briefly in the Atlantic before departing for the Pacific Theater in January 1944. She served mainly to support carrier based air strikes against Japanese-held islands, protecting said carriers and shelling enemy shore and naval positions. She took part in the Marianas campaign and the Battle of Leyte Gulf, although she missed a chance for a showdown with the Japanese battleship Yamato. After assisting the assault on the Philippines, Iowa took part in the Okinawa invasion as well as supporting air strikes on Kyushu. Together with sister ships USS Missouri and USS Wisconsin, Iowa bombarded industrial cities on the Japanese homeland towards the end of the war. Features Highly detailed 1/700 scale assembly model of the USS Iowa. Model depicts Iowa as she appeared during the Marianas Campaign in 1944. Model accurately captures differences with the USS Missouri such as open bridge, bow, observation deck, radar antenna and 20mm guns on top of Number 2 turret. Left/right hull halves design offers easy assembly and ultra-realistic finish. Main turrets can rotate after completion thanks to polycaps. Equipment and armament such as 40mm and 20mm guns reproduced in faithful detail. Full color finishing guide shows how to paint Measure 32/1B camouflage as used in the Marianas Campaign. Kit includes detailed models of Vought OS2U Kingfisher floatplanes.

Bravery & Tragedy on the High Seas The Waterline Series tells tales of bravery and sacrifice as fought on the high seas. A high quality series that replicates changing and competing technology, and heroism and tragedy on an easy to collect 1/700 scale. The hunt for the German battleship Bismarck during WWII is a tale that fully captures the spirit of this fine series. Now you can re-enact the first stages of this classic chase with the British battle cruiser Hood and British E Class Destroyer available together as one fantastic set. Features Highly detailed 1/700 scale model of the British battle cruiser Hood and E Class destroyer. Overall length: Hood 375mm, E Class 143mm E Class model features easy-to-assemble left/right half design. Portals, bridge, deck and flared center reproduced in faithful detail. Hood's main guns and E Class main guns and torpedo launchers are moveable thanks to use of polycaps. Kit includes marking numbers for all 9 E Class destroyers produced. Overall length: Hood 375mm, E Class 143mm.

A Force to be Reckoned With The Musashi was the second ship in the Yamato class of battleships built by the Japanese Navy. Her most distinguishing features were her nine huge 46cm guns, which had a range of 41km and could penetrate 43cm of armor plating at a distance of up to 30km. The massive ship had a displacement of over 70,000 tons, and was laid down on March 29, 2013. Some two and a half years later in November 1940 she was launched and finally commissioned for service on August 5, 1942. In order to provide the best defensive capability possible, she employed an astonishing 21,000 tons of armor plating; in addition, the ship was made a short as possible and its layout grouped key parts such as the bridge in the center of the ship. After serving as the flagship of the Japanese fleet from February 1943 to March 1944, she took part in combat operations in the Philippines. On October 24, 1944, Musashi was attacked by several U.S. planes and took a number of torpedo hits leading to her sinking. Features This is a plastic model assembly kit of the Japanese battleship Musashi.Scale: 1/350, Length: 751.5mm, Width: 110mm. Model depicts the Musashi as she appeared in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Detailed one-piece molded hull accurately captures the form of the Musashi with bulbous bow, and raised sheer. Faithfully recreated deck features bridge, funnels and other key parts grouped in the center, capturing the heavy feel of the battleship. 46cm guns feature details such as the water-proof coverings, and are fitted directly to the deck. Main mast is finely engraved. Other armaments including 12.7cm guns, triple 25mm cannon mounts and more are recreated in detail. 15m rangefinders and stern crane are movable after completion. Stern walkway is recreated using stickers. Includes 4 reconnaissance floatplanes and 4 cutters. Features a stand which can be easily attached by screws to separately-sold 1/350 scale display case.

One of Yamato's Final Escorts 1/350 Scale Japanese Destroyer Yukikaze The Yukikaze formed part of the escort force for the Yamato's final mission and returned with many of her survivors. This 1/350 scale model depicts the Yukikaze as she appeared on that fateful mission in April 1945, complete with radar equipment and increased anti-aircraft armament. Yukikaze was commissioned in January 1940 as the eighth ship of the Kagero-class and was referred to as the "lucky destroyer" since she took part in many notable actions, including Midway and Leyte Gulf, and always returned unscathed. Line her up with the Yamato to create an impressive display. Tamiya's Flagship Sets Sail! Based on the latest historical research, this famous WWII battleship has been reproduced down to the finest detail in this 752mm long 1/350 scale model kit. Even parts which had not been seen before in model form, such as the turret barbettes, have been reproduced as Tamiya challenges conventional ship model standards. This model accurately depicts the Yamato with increased anti-aircraft armament as she appeared on her final mission to Okinawa and may be assembled for either full-hull or waterline display. Two sheets of photo-etched parts for details such as ladders and cranes are also included. With this level of engineering, accuracy, and detail, this is literally Tamiya's new flagship model. 20 Sets of Moulds, More Than 1,500 Parts. Reference Booklet Included (B5 size, 32 pages) Reference Booklet which provides background information for the Yamato, descriptions of her features, and some interesting facts about the WWII Japanese Navy is included with kit.

The Aircraft Carrying Cruiser In the latter half of the Pacific War, the Japanese Navy refitted the Mogami to improve her reconnaissance ability. Construction of the Mogami was completed in July 1935, and she was initially armed with five triple 15.5cm main guns. After the withdrawal of the London Naval Treaty, she was refitted with three triple 20.3cm main guns and became a heavy cruiser. In the first half of WWII, she served at the Malayan Operation and the Battle of Sunda Strait. Later at Midway in June 1942, she was heavily damaged by an aircraft bombing raid but was able to return to port. During repairs, she was fitted with an upper deck which could carry 11 aircraft, and ten triple 25mm anti-aircraft batteries were added for defense. In May 1943, the newly shaped Mogami left the dry docks but due to damaged sustained in November of the same year from air attacks at Rabaul, she underwent further repairs and her armament was once again strengthened. In June, 1944, she served at the defense of the Mariana Islands, and it was in October at the Leyte Gulf where she saw her end when she was attacked by enemy warships suffering catastrophic damage and sank into the depths of the Mindanao Sea. Features The ships hull separates into port and starboard parts and one-piece lower hull helps to produce the form of the beautiful bow. Large sized parts depicting the ship's hull and flight deck are secured with screws allowing you to accurately build the model. The precision moldings of the super structure and funnels provide a realistic finish. Transparent parts accurately depict glass part such as the bridge's windows and searchlight lenses. The main guns, torpedo launchers, high angled guns, and catapult are moveable. You can choose either to have the main guns in a stowed or deployed position. Parts such as mast and antenna's are made from strong ABS resin parts. Each machine gun part, fire extinguisher, and heat dissipation board are rich in detail. Photo-etched parts are included for parts such as the crane, catapult, aircraft propellers, aircraft transport trolley, and catapult trolley for an ultimate realistic finish. Metal parts depict anchor chains and propeller shafts. Set includes detailed 3 Mitsubishi F1M and 8 Aichi E13A. Display stands for depicting aircraft in flight are included. Full hull model display stand included.  

The Big J Circa 1982 The 45,000-ton Iowa-class was the the largest and last battleships built by the U.S. Navy. The USS New Jersey, affectionately known as the "Big J," was the second ship of this class and saw service in WWII from early-1944. However, the advent of carrier airpower changed the nature of naval warfare and New Jersey was withdrawn from frontline duty after WWII in 1948. She was reactivated to participate in the Korean War and Vietnam War, but was again placed in reserve in 1969. However, thanks to President Reagan's policy of strengthening the navy, the modernization of the Iowa-class was proposed in 1981 and New Jersey was chosen as the first ship to undergo this program. She was equipped with new weaponry including Tomahawk cruise missiles, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and Phalanx CIWS as well as new radars, ECM, and other electronic systems. She served as a missile-carrying battleship until her final decommissioning in 1991 and was eventually stricken from the U.S. Navy register in 1995. USS New Jersey was then restored to become a floating museum in Philadelphia. Features 1/350 scale plastic assembly kit depicts the USS New Jersey as she appeared in 1982. Length: 774mm, Beam: 94.5mm, Height: 182mm The superstructure and slender hull with clipper bow are accurately reproduced. Screw shafts are made from stainless steel. The modern equipment including Tomahawk and Harpoon missile launchers as well as Phalanx CIWS are highly detailed. Comes with parts to depict two SH-60B Seahawk helicopters. Other accessories include two 1/350 scale 16-inch shells and two Tomahawk missiles. Decals are included to depict the helicopter pad. Full hull model display stand is included. Both injection-molded and photo-etched parts are included to depict the discone-cage antenna at the bow. Photo-etched parts precisely recreate the mast radar antennas. Precision-made photo-etched parts enhance detail throughout the model. Helicopter deck fencing may be assembled in up or down position. New parts such as 12.7cm gun turrets, Mk.38 fire control systems, and Mk.13 fire control radars have been included. Comes with a B5-size, 14-page reference booklet.

The "Big E" Commissioned in 1961, the USS Enterprise was nicknamed the "Big E" and was the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. This assembly kit depicts the ship as she appeared after she completed her refit in 1982. The kit features excellent engineering and a high level of detail throughout, with approximately one hundred parts used to recreate the bridge alone. Parts for various vehicles as well as forty aircraft are included for to allow for a busy flight deck and the model also comes with a stand to enable a gorgeous display. Specifications Length: 1005mm, beam: 267mm, height: 203mm  

A Brave Warrior After the withdrawal from the Naval treaties, plans were laid to build Kagero-class warships. The Yukikaze was the 8th completed destroyer built of the Kagero-class in January 1940. The Yukikaze saw fierce action at Midway, Guadalcanal, Mariana Islands, Leyte Gulf, as well as serving in other battles throughout the Pacific Theater. Furthermore, she also served as a patrol ship and assisted in transportation duties. At the time of her completion, she initially came armed with three dual 12.7cm gun turrets and two quadruple 61cm torpedo launchers, but in the latter stages of the War, her armament was strengthened with a complement of AA guns as well as radar changing her beautiful silhouette into one of ferociousness. Even at the Ten-Ichi-Go operation in April 1945 where she fought hard alongside with the doomed Yamato, she was able to save many survivors and return safely to port. The Yukikaze survived WWII relatively undamaged she was therefore named "the Lucky Destroyer". After the war, she was used to ferry Japanese soldiers and personnel back to Japan. Later, she was transferred to the Republic of China for war reparation and served with distinction throughout the 1960s. Features Length: 338mm, Width: 31mm. The added AA guns and radar give the Yukikaze a fierce presence. The ship's hull is separated into left and right parts. The ship's riveted side plates and degaussing cables have been reproduced with great detail. Metal parts depicting the anchor chain and propellers add realism to the model. Machine gun parts feature a laser processing for a sharper, more realistic finish. Polycaps allow the main turrets and torpedo tubes to freely rotate. A display stand is included allowing you to show your wonderful full hull exhibit. After completion, you are able to store your model in its special packaging.  

Packing Ten 20.3cm Guns! The Mogami-class was designed in 1931 as 8,500-ton light cruisers armed with five triple 15.5cm gun turrets, and the lead ship of the class, the Mogami, was completed in July 1935. She was rearmed with twin 20.3cm gun turrets in 1939 and it was in this configuration that she entered the war. She and her three sister ships formed the Japanese Second Fleets's Cruiser Division 7 and were assigned to support the landings at Malaya. During the Battle of Sunda Strait in March 1942, Mogami and her sister ship Mikuma sank the heavy cruiser USS Houston and light cruiser HMAS Perth. Following extensive damage suffered at the Battle of Midway, her stern was dramatically modified to carry reconnaissance floatplanes in an effort to enhance the fleet's scouting capabilities. She took part in the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944, where she was severely damaged by U.S. carrier aircraft and had to be scuttled by friendly forces. Features 1/350 scale plastic assembly kit of the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Mogami. Length: 573mm, Beam: 76mm. The ship's hull separates into port and starboard parts and the one-piece lower hull helps to produce the form of the beautiful bow. Large parts depicting the ship's hull and deck are secured with screws, allowing you to accurately build the model. Main and secondary battery turrets, torpedo launchers, and catapult are moveable after completion of the model. Strong ABS resin parts used to depict fore and aft masts. Bridge windows and searchlight lenses are reproduced with clear plastic parts. Anti-aircraft guns have rich details. Parts for Mitsubishi F1M (x2), Aichi E13A (x4) aircraft, together with a stand to enable in-flight display, are also included. Full hull model display stand included. Metal parts depict anchor chains and propeller shafts.

The Heavy Cruiser Tone During WWII, the Imperial Japanese Navy decided to refit the Tone-class as heavy cruisers and the construction of the Tone was completed in November 1938. As the Tone was designed to provide reconnaissance even during battle, she was therefore armed with four 20.3cm twin gun turrets which were concentrated forward of the bridge while the aft deck was dedicated to aircraft operations and could carry up to 6 floatplanes. With a rational hull design, she featured a top speed of 35 knots and had a long cruising range. As the Pacific War broke out in December 1941, the Tone served during the Pearl Harbor attack and was also apart of the Battle of Midway and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Later in October 1944, the Battle of Leyte Gulf saw the Tone contribute in sinking the USS Gambier Bay. She was then later assigned to the Japanese Naval Academy as a training ship and returned to Kure, where she was damaged by an air attack from the U.S. Navy's Task Force 58 in March 1945. In July, she was attacked in Etajima Bay by aircraft from Task Force 38 and sank in shallow water. Features This is a 1/350 scale plastic assembly kit of the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Tone. Length: 576mm, Beam: 71mm. The sharp form of the Tone has been accurately reproduced. The kit depicts the ship as she appeared during the Battle of Layte Gulf in October 1944. The ships hull separates into port and starboard parts and one-piece lower hull helps to produce the form of the beautiful bow. The precision moldings of the turrets reproduce panel lines and radiator slits. The compact bridge, ventilators, and funnels all have a realistic finish. The aft area features parts such as trolley rails and turntables for floatplanes as well as a sloped rail and a large aircraft crane. Parts such as mast and antenna's are made from strong ABS resin parts. Transparent parts accurately depict glass part such as the bridge's windows and searchlight lenses. Metal parts depict anchor chains and propeller shafts. Set includes detailed floatplanes. Display stands for depicting aircraft in flight are also included. Full hull model display stand included.

Signaling the End of the Battleship Era The HMS Prince of Wales took part in a number of important actions early in WWII such as the hunt for the German battleship Bismarck. She later had the misfortune to become one of the first capital ships to be sunk by airpower when she was sunk by Japanese bombers together with HMS Repulse. This assembly kit depicts the ship as she appeared during the fateful Battle of Malaya in December 1941. Differences from the HMS King George V, such as the bridge area and anti-aircraft armament, have been replicated. The kit also comes with parts to depict her Supermarine Walrus seaplane as well as Japanese G3M and G4M bombers (1 each). Comes with a display stand with name plate.

The World's Largest "Submarine Carrier" The I-400 was a submarine the likes of which the world had never seen before. At the time of their completion, the I-400 and her sister ships were the largest, and arguably the most advanced submarines in the world. With a 122m length, 12m width, and 6,560 ton displacement, their size rivalled that of destroyers of the time and their amazing endurance could allow them to traverse the globe one and a half times. Loaded with 3 Seiran bombers, the planned attack on the Panama Canal was only moments away from reality. Diverted to attack the gathering Allied invasion fleet at Ulithi, the war ended before the submarines could launch their strike. However, the I-400 class submarines' technological advances were recognized and it can be said that they helped influence the development of nuclear ballistic submarines after the war. Features 1/350 scale assembly kit model. Length: 348.5mm Hull comprised of upper and lower sections for ease of assembly. Hangar features realistic interior details and can store 3 Seiran aircraft. Parts included for 2 Seiran aircraft with wings extended, which can be posed on the catapult or on the included display stand. Large set of precision-made photo-etched parts included for the ultimate finish. Features such as the crane and antennae can be posed in extended or retracted positions. Includes special display stand.

The Zuikaku was seen as one of the best-balanced aircraft carriers in the Pacific War. Commissioned in September 1941, she had been planned after the Japanese exit from the Washington Naval Treaty in 1936 and was as such not subject to some of the limitations it imposed, being built in-line with Navy demands. Together with her sister ship the Shokaku, she formed Carrier Division 5 and took part in the Pearl Harbor attacks of December 8, 1941, during which all of her aircraft made it back. In April 1942 she would sink the HMS Hermes in the Indian Ocean and that May she accounted for the USS Lexington in the Battle of the Coral Sea. Thereafter she served in fighting around the Solomon Islands and the South Pacific, before meeting her end at the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944. Features This is a 1/700 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 367mm. The Zuikaku is recreated with less anti-aircraft weaponry than she bore in the Battle of Leyte Gulf (as depicted in Item 31214). Decals are included to recreate flight deck lines and other details. Fill the deck with recreations of Zero fighters, Aichi D38s and Nakajima B5N aircraft for a super-realistic finish.

Tamiya wooden deck texture set for superdetailing the premium release 1/350 Yamato battleship.

Modular Kit. Buy additional boxes to extend your dock. Ideal complement for all Italeri 1:35 scale ships.

At 42,343 tons, the Bismarck was the largest and most modern battleship in the world (along with the Hood) in her day. On May 24, 1941, in a naval battle together with the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen, she sank the largest British battle cruiser, the Hood, with the 5th salvo of her 38-cm guns at the pack ice limit off Greenland. Launched at Blohm & Voss in Hamburg on February 14, 1940, she was, together with the identical Tirpitz, the most modern ship and the prestige object of the German navy. At 251 meters long, the top of the mast reached 52 meters above the water surface. A total of 17,450 tons of steel were used for armor protection. The newly designed heavy artillery fired 800 kg projectiles up to a range of 34.2 km, penetrating 350 mm armor up to 21 km. While the Prinz Eugen received no hits in the May 24 engagement, the bow-damaged Bismarck set course for a French port. During the subsequent pursuit by British ships and aircraft, the ship was shot out of action by numerically superior forces of Home Fleet after a torpedo hit the steering gear on May 27, 1941, and sank in the Atlantic some 800 km off the French coast. Of 2,092 men on board, 115 survived. Features Four detailed 38 cm gun turrets Twelve 15 cm guns Sixteen 10.5 cm anti-aircraft guns Searchlights with clear parts Ten lifeboats Two Arado 196 seaplanes with glass canopy Two detailed cranes Display stand Camouflage instructions and decals for two operational periods Contents Kit incl. building instructions and decals Specifications Age:14+ Number of parts:659 Length:718 mm

Following its operational successes during WW1, the Italian “Regia Marina” continued with further post- war developments into various underwater and surface assault vehicles. The Motoscafo da Turismo Modificato (M.T.M.) for example, was designed to ensure a covert and rapid approach to targets with a low risk of detection from enemy forces. Closing in on the target, the pilot then adjusted the rudder to maintain direction and propelled the fast small boat on a collision course to the target. The pilot, positioned at the stern, jumped from the craft at a safe distance before the collision. The high explosive charge positioned in the bow of the Barchino detonated upon impact against the target. The most successful deployment of the ‘Barchino’ by the Italian Regio Marina, was the assault led by Luigi Faggioni on the Royal Navy heavy cruiser HMS York at Suda Bay, Crete in 1941. Features 2 crew figures Photo-etched fret Color instructions sheet Model Dim. 19,1 cm